Manager, Master Data

Essential Functions

• Master Data Governance & Strategy
• Establish and enforce enterprise master data governance framework across all D365 entities
• Define data standards, policies, and naming conventions for items, BOMs, routes, and other data points, as appropriate
• Lead data ownership model (RACI) across Supply Chain, Finance, and Commercial teams
• Serve as the steward of data quality, auditability, and compliance
• D365 Master Data Management
• Oversee creation, maintenance, and lifecycle management of: Released products and item attributes, Routes and work centers, Warehouse and inventory parameters, Customer, vendor, and intercompany setups, Partner with R&D teams on development and maintenance of Bills of Materials (BOMs) and formulas
• Ensure consistency of master data across legal entities and manufacturing sites
• Manage data structures that support costing, inventory valuation, and financial reporting
• Planning & Supply Chain Enablement
• Ensure master data readiness to support: MRP accuracy and stability, Available-to-Promise (ATP) functionality, Production scheduling and capacity planning
• Partner with Planning and Operations to align data with network strategy, lead times, and sourcing decisions
• Identify and resolve data-related issues impacting supply chain performance
• Data Quality & Continuous Improvement
• Develop and monitor KPIs for master data accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
• Implement data validation rules, workflow approvals, and audit controls within D365
• Lead data cleansing and standardization initiatives
• Drive root cause analysis for data-related errors impacting operations or financial results
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Supply Chain Planning, Operations, Finance, and Commercial teams
• Translate business requirements into master data structures and system configuration
• Support system enhancements, testing, and deployments related to D365
• Ensure master data alignment across systems
• Participate in transformation initiatives to reduce complexity and improve scalability

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Information Systems, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in ERP master data management, preferably in D365 F&O
• Strong understanding of: Item master, BOMs/formulas, and routing structures, Manufacturing, inventory, and cost accounting processes, Intercompany and multi-site supply chain environments
• Experience implementing data governance frameworks and controls
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Preferred Skills

• Experience with S&OP processes and planning system integration
• Knowledge of MRP, ATP, and production scheduling
• Experience in global, multi-entity manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with Power BI or data governance tools